- 19 déc. 2017
First Case of Human Infection with Streptococcus suis in Ontario
Streptococcus suis is a bacterial pathogen of swine that can also cause severe infections in humans that come in direct contact with...
- 7 nov. 2017
Harnessing the power of cholera toxin to generate a vaccine against PRRS virus leads to a surprising
Large-scale cholera outbreaks, such as those that occurred after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or even more recently after hurricane...
- 29 sept. 2017
Pig viruses trapped in bacterial jelly
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) have found a new sticky protector: the...
- 17 mai 2017
Wanted: A bacterium that will kill another
Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a bacterial species that causes important economic losses in the porc industry. This species is made up...
- 3 avr. 2017
Reducing airborne viruses: 4 disinfectants tested
Winter weather promotes the spread of viruses between farms. Therefore, to minimize the risk of contaminating farms that are free of...
- 21 févr. 2017
Prebiotics can decrease Salmonella colonization in poultry
Salmonella are a group of bacteria responsible for foodborne illnesses and, as a result, represent a major concern for both public health...